LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Connor Ingram #39 of the Utah Hockey Club in goal against the Los Angeles Kings in the second period at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – The last time Utah Mammoth fans saw Connor Ingram, the veteran goaltender gave up four goals to Los Angeles before stepping away from the sport for personal reasons in late February.
The league announced on March 9, 2025, that Ingram had re-entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
Weeks before the beginning of training camp, Ingram has been cleared to rejoin the NHL.
Connor Ingram has cleared the assistance program and can now return to the NHL. https://t.co/OWhHWdzjGj
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) August 20, 2025
Ingram is currently under contract with the Mammoth.
After the club announced Ingram’s absence in March, the 27-year-old posted a statement on social media explaining his departure.
“For those of you that don’t know, earlier this season I lost my mother to breast cancer. After trying to make a return to playing, l have come to realize that I am not myself,” Ingram wrote.
Connor Ingram has been cleared by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to return to the NHL. pic.twitter.com/oYiMr2RJxE
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 20, 2025
“At this point in my life I need to put my health first, and the take the proper time I need away to come back at 100%. Though many view the program as a resource for substance abuse, I want to recognize all that they do. I am once again privileged to have access to their network of world-class health professionals to hopefully avoid long-term negative effects of putting your health second. With the program’s assistance, l look forward to getting the medical help I need and returning to a happy and healthy life.”
In 2021, Ingram worked with the NHL and the NHLPA Player Assistance Program to address obsessive-compulsive disorder that he had treated with substance abuse.
The goaltender made 22 appearances for the Utah Hockey Club in 2024-25, finishing with a record of 9-8-4.
The Smith Entertainment Group’s (SEG) streaming platform will also continue to carry all Mammoth games on SEG+ in 2025-26.
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